practice

translating an idea into action

“a hard theory to put into practice”

the exercise of a profession

“the practice of the law”

a customary way of operation or behavior

“it is their practice to give annual raises”

avail oneself to

“practice a religion”

systematic training by multiple repetitions

“practice makes perfect”

learn by repetition

“Pianists practice scales”

engage in a rehearsal (of)

engage in or perform

“practice safe sex”

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

“practice law”

knowledge of how something is usually done

“it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner”